Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem'
Family - Theaceae
Category - Shrub
Year of Introduction - 1970
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Hardiness - H5
Height - 2.5m or more
Width - 2.5m or more
Location - The Woodland Walk
Description: A medium to large-sized Evergreen Shrub with a bushy, upright habit. Glossy dark green leaves are ovate to Elliptic in shape and have a leathery texture. White, Formal double Camellia flowers are produced from mid to late spring.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Formal double Camellia flowers are pure white and produced on the upright branches in April and May.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Formal Double Camellia flowers
Flowering time: April, May
Foliage:
Glossy dark green leaves are Elliptic to ovate in shape. The leaves have a leathery texture and are Alternately arranged up the branches.
Foliage Senescence: Evergreen
Foliage Shape: Ovate to elliptic
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in a sheltered position in full sun to partial shade in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained. Camellia japonica 'Nuccio's Gem' prefers a soil that is neutral to acidic.